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Testudo graeca cyrenaica

Where They Live in the Wild

Testudo graeca cyrenaica can be found in Libya. Photo Map belongs to Lonely Planet.

Libyan Greek Tortoise

Adult Size

Adult Size

Adult Size

Males grow 6-6.5" (15 to 16 cm) in size.


Females reach at least 7.5" (19 cm) in size.

Diet

Adult Size

Adult Size

High in fiber, rich in calcium, and low in protein. Weeds, broadleaf greens, flowers, optunia cactus and optunia fruit. Organic store-bought greens and Mazuri on occasion. No fruit - too high in sugars.

Humidity

Adult Size

Description

Very little humidity, must be kept in a warm, dry habitat.

Description

Description

Description

They are marked by a yellow base with black dalmatian-like spotting all over the carapace.

Brumation

Description

Environment

This subspecies does not brumate and must be kept indoors with sufficient lighting and heat during colder weather.

Environment

Description

Environment

Hot, dry desert. Keep out of overly humid or wet environments.

Libyan Greek Photo Gallery

Libyan Greek Tortoises. Photo taken by Garden State Tortoise and used with permission.

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